Is Da Nang safe for tourists and how to avoid theft?

One traveler suggests bringing a portable safe for valuables, since in some hotels staff may take items left carelessly in the room.

Another commenter counters that a portable safe is pointless since it can simply be carried away whole in a bag and opened later; in their view, theft cases in Da Nang are actually rare.

Confirmation from a traveler: the hotel chosen based on reviews turned out well, and an evening walk through a non-touristy area was calm and safe.

Theft does occur in Da Nang, but it's not constant — the risk is comparable to any other city. Key rule: don't carry your passport or large amounts of cash with you.

Pick hotels based on Booking.com reviews with a solid rating — this reduces the risk of in-room theft.

While searching for an open currency exchange after dark, one traveler ended up in an area rarely visited by tourists — the walk was calm with no incidents.